Leavin'

by Jesse McCartney
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Lyrics

Hey, ba by girl, it, I been watch in’ you will (F#m7)all it day, all it day, all it day, all it day.

Man, that thing you got be hind you is a (Dmaj7)maz in’, a maz in’, a maz in’, a maz in’.

You make me wan na take you out and I (F#m7)let it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rain.

I know you got a man but this is what you (Dmaj7)should a say,

why don’t you tell him that, “I’m (A)leav in’, nev er to come back a gain.” You found some bod y who does it bet ter than he can.

No more mak in’ you cry, no more them gray (Dmaj7)skies.

Girl, we fly in’ on the G 5 G 5 and we’re (A)leav in’, nev er to come back a gain.

So go to shaw ty and tell him you found a new man.

The one that’s so, so fly, the one that keep you (Dmaj7)high.

Have me sing in’ all night, bye bye.

Oh (A)oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh (F#m7)oh, oh, man, she gon’ be sing in’ oh (E)oh, oh, oh.

Oh (Dmaj7)oh, oh oh.

Now if I talk it, girl, you know that I will (F#m7)walk it out, walk it out, walk it out, walk it out.

Man, I’ll put my mon ey, mon ey where my (Dmaj7)mouth is, a mouth is, a mouth is, a mouth is.

’Cause you’re the bad dest lit tle thing that I (F#m7)ev er seen, ev er seen, ev er seen, ev er seen.

So I’m a ask you one but time is if you (Dmaj7)got a man,

why don’t you tell him that, “I’m (A)leav in’, nev er to come back a gain.” You found some bod y who does it bet ter than he can.

No more mak in’ you cry, no more them gray (Dmaj7)skies.

Girl, we fly in’ on the G 5 G 5 and we’re (A)leav in’, nev er to come back a gain.

So go to shaw ty and tell him you found a new man.

The one that’s so, so fly, the one that keep you (Dmaj7)high.

Have me sing in’ all night like that.

Oh (A)oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh (F#m7)oh, oh, man, she gon’ be sing in’ oh (E)oh, oh, oh.

Oh (Dmaj7)oh, oh oh.

Don’t stress, don’t stress, don’t (F#m7)stress, just tell him to the left, left, (E)left.

Don’t stress, don’t stress, don’t (Dmaj7)stress ’cause we gone and we gone and we gone.

No stress, no stress, no (F#m7)stress, girl, you de serve noth in’ but the (E)best.

No stress, no stress, no (Dmaj7)stress.

Girl, you need to tell him that, “I’m (Dmaj7)oh, oh oh.

Oh (A)oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh (F#m7)oh, oh, man, she gon’ be sing in’ oh (E)oh, oh, oh.

Oh (Dmaj7)oh, oh oh.

Leavin' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Leavin'" by Jesse McCartney: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 78 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Leavin'”

What key is "Leavin'" by Jesse McCartney played in?
Leavin' is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Leavin'"?
The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Leavin'" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Leavin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Leavin'"?
"Leavin'" was originally performed by Jesse McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Leavin'"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, C, Dmaj7, E, F#m7.
What other songs by Jesse McCartney can I play here?
Try "BEAUTIFUL SOUL", "SHE'S NO YOU", "WHY DON'T YOU KISS HER?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Leavin'" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Leavin'" by Jesse McCartney. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Leavin'" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Leavin'" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.